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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 429.70 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 429.70 and 91.43 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 429.70 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/429.70 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 429.70 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 39,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289.29/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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